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https://oig.hhs.gov/
Abbreviation
HHSOIG
Agencies
Department of Health & Human Services
Federal Agency
Yes
Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to protect the integrity of HHS programs as well as the health and welfare of program beneficiaries. In doing so, we rely on complaints by HHS employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees and subgrantees (i.e. whistleblowers) who report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs. We also review and investigate reports of whistleblower retaliation. If you would like more information on what kinds of complaints our OIG investigates, please visit our website at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/before-you-submit.asp. There you will find a list of things you should know before submitting a complaint to the OIG. If you would like more information on the types of whistleblowers protected by the OIG, please visit our whistleblower protection page at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/whistleblower.asp. If you are a whistleblower and wish to report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs, or you wish to report whistleblower retaliation, please visit our Hotline at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
  • Issues about Medicare policy, coverage, billing claims or appeals
  • Lost or stolen Medicare card
  • Allegations by HHS employees of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference
  • Allegations by employees or applicants concerning prohibited personnel practices; or Hatch Act violations
  • Appeals of administrative decisions made by HHS agencies, grantees or contractors, including Medicare payment decisions and contract or grant awards
  • Appeals of judicial decisions by federal or state courts involving HHS programs
  • Complaints of failure to safeguard medical information, i.e. HIPAA violations
  • Customer service complaints involving HHS employees, grantees or contractors
  • Allegations of identity theft unrelated to HHS programs
  • Disability fraud
  • SNAP/Food Stamp Fraud
  • Self-Disclosures
Hotline Page
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/whistleblower/?utm_source=oig-home&utm_medium=oig-gfx…

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Boulder Health System, Physician Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner Agree to Resolve Investigation into Improper Prescribing of Opioids
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Investigative Press Release
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Dentist Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Obtaining Medicaid Funds and Paying Recruiters to Refer Medicaid Beneficiaries to His Dental Office in Exchange for Kickbacks
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Investigative Press Release
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Former Pleasanton Resident Pleads Guilty To Theft Of COVID-19 Relief Funds

Former Pleasanton Resident Pleads Guilty To Theft Of COVID-19 Relief Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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Home Health Company Operating in Florida Pays $2.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations

Home Health Company Operating in Florida Pays $2.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations
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Investigative Press Release
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South Hills Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Prescription Drug Fraud Scheme

South Hills Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Prescription Drug Fraud Scheme
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Investigative Press Release
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Two USAO-EDPA Civil Healthcare Fraud Investigative Teams Honored by HHS-OIG

Two USAO-EDPA Civil Healthcare Fraud Investigative Teams Honored by HHS-OIG
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Investigative Press Release
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Ringleader of $10 Million TRICARE Scheme Sentenced

Ringleader of $10 Million TRICARE Scheme Sentenced
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Investigative Press Release
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Woman Awaiting Sentencing in Health Care Fraud Case again Charged with Committing Health Care Fraud

Woman Awaiting Sentencing in Health Care Fraud Case again Charged with Committing Health Care Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Dearborn Doctor Pleads Guilty to Diverting Prescription Pills

Dearborn Doctor Pleads Guilty to Diverting Prescription Pills
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Investigative Press Release
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U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement Of Fraud Lawsuit Against Online Pharmacy For Overdispensing Insulin

U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement Of Fraud Lawsuit Against Online Pharmacy For Overdispensing Insulin
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Investigative Press Release
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